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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,089.26, 990,945.63 and 395,792.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718,089.26, 990,945.63 and 395,792.28 is: 546,183.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,089.26 : 990,945.63 = 395,792.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,089.26/990,945.63 = 395,792.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,089.26x = 990,945.63 × 395,792.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,089.26x = 392,208,630,253.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,208,630,253.74/718,089.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,183.68

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